News

April 30, 2018
Deployed Space Command Airmen get care packages from GSA

Members of the Air Force Space Command currently deployed to Kuwait will receive a special surprise in the mail courtesy of the General Services Administration (GSA) Rocky Mountain Region.
April 18, 2018
Air Force opens space training to allies, accelerates Space Acquisition

Citing the National Defense Strategy, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson announced that beginning in 2019 the Air Force is opening its space training to allies during her keynote speech at the 34th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. April 17, 2018.
March 20, 2018
CMSgt Promotion Ceremony

Newly promoted, current, and retired chief master sergeants gather in front of the stage after 11 Airmen were promoted to chief at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 16, 2018. Becoming a chief is an obligation of the highest importance. It encompasses honor, integrity, dedication and
Jan. 23, 2018
Two innovative Space Command ideas are in Air Force competition

Air Force Space Command recently nominated two innovative ideas for the Air Force’s Spark Tank competition.
Dec. 3, 2017
AFSPC commander becomes JFSCC, joint space forces restructure

Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, became the Joint Force Space Component Commander today, taking operational responsibility for employment of all joint space forces.
Oct. 6, 2017
AFSPC Unveils Space Fence Model

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, Deputy Commander of Air Force Space Command, accepts a model of the Space Fence radar site at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sep. 29, 2017. Greg Larioni (left), Vice President and General Manager of Radar and Surveillance Systems at Lockheed Martin,
Sept. 21, 2017
Innovative Airmen begin presenting ideas to AFSPC senior leaders

Air Force Space Command held its first-ever Shark Tank panel here Sept. 11-12, 2017.
July 24, 2017
Gen. Hyten visits Thule Air Base

Gen. John Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, meets Airman Brittany Smith, 821st Security Forces Squadron, during an all call at the Top of the World Club, July 17, 2017, at Thule Air Base, Greenland. Hyten and his wife, Laura, visited with Airmen during a visit to Thule AB at an all call and
July 11, 2017
Welcome Col. Moore

Col. Todd Moore assumed command of the 21st Space Wing during a change of command ceremony July 11, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Col. Doug Schiess relinquished command after two years as commander.
June 30, 2017
Handshake, lifetime award bridge four generations of Air Force space history

It was not a typical awards banquet. For those fortunate to attend the 43rd Annual Salute to Space and Missile Systems Center awards banquet held at El Segundo, California, June 9, it was a history lesson, leadership seminar and strategy session all wrapped in one.